[aigel]

I checked and Uber does not pay well at all if you factor in the true cost of operating your vehicle. They require a 2005 or newer 4 door vehicle that you will get to drive into the ground. Cars do not only need fuel to operate. There is a reason personal mileage reimbursements are over 50c a mile ...

The biggest attraction I see in driving for Uber is the flexibility. You are free to work any schedule and just make a few extra bucks when you have some time and feel like it. Have an hour to burn before bedtime? Sign up and get a couple rides in.
Another attraction to people is the social network aspect where you will know who picks you up, how they rate etc, making it overall a more pleasant experience than the average cabbie.

The biggest down side aside from working for peanuts is the insurance situation. While Uber apparently will cover once you are hired, they do not cover you when you are driving from a job or between jobs. In addition, most personal insurance companies will not cover you if they find out you wreck while working for a ride share service. They will also drop you if they find out without you having a wreck. On the other hand, I do think that the Uber insurance for passengers is decent, even compared to the average taxi cab.

In terms of drivers, I think it is for millenials. In your area Look, drivers are likely "actors" who make ends meet with odd jobs like Uber and pizza delivery. They pay for the gas while their parents buy them a new car every 3 years.

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